I have a 99 ML430, and from purcahse we had a eletrical door lock problem on the front passenger side door. They repaired it in 2 hours the next week. They did have alot of problems, but the best thing is to have the dealer get you a complete list of things to look for, and while under warrenty have them do a complete look over the car.
Welcome to the club. I love mine.
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Chirag (Charlie) Patel
99 Mercedes-Benx ML 430 V8 w/custom TV, Video, UHF, speaker system
93 190E 2.6 (4-sale) w/ an amp, equalizer, and CD-changer, integrated w. stock stereo for integrated cellular phone speaker system
2001 C-Class - Maybe (if 190E sells

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